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Whether you’re brand new to our community or have
been here for years, Our Town–39042 will help you
find answers to questions about how the city works
and how to get things done. This is a reference book–
and you’ll find plenty of information about our local
businesses as well as opportunities to engage with
the city and other residents. We’re so glad you call
Brandon home.
INSIDE
• Letter from the Mayor 6
• Quarry Trails 10
• Wastewater Treatment Plant 16
• Kellum Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
• Future Bulldog Football Camp 26
• Rankin County Co-Op 30
• Neighborhoods 38
• City Government 41
• Library 43
• Childcare 45
• Churches 47
• Medical 49
• New Resident Info 52
• Clubs 54
• Schools 62
• Parks & Recreation 70
• Q&A 77
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Mississippi State University and Brandon’s own
Kellum Clark at the 2021 College World Series
National Championship.
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From Mayor Butch Lee
The City of Brandon is in a positive financial position, thanks to the hard work of the board
of alderman and the city department heads. Along with this positive financial position, we
continue to see growth in many areas of our city. From our commercial sector, our residential
population, the hospitality and entertainment industry, to our recreational offerings, Brandon
has many things to offer to many people. One place you can see this dynamic growth is in
our historic downtown.
Incorporated as the county seat of Rankin County in 1831, Brandon’s downtown is seeing a
resurgence of life and activity. This is a jewel for which we should all be proud. Many other
cities across not only Mississippi but across the nation are building downtowns to replicate
what we have right here in Brandon. New businesses have invested in our historic downtown
bringing back that sense of community and a focal gathering point.
With city-sponsored events like our 042 Farmers Market, Christmas and Mardi Gras
Parades coupled with community and business organized events, we can all come together
to support this area of growth. This is just the beginning! We are continually gathering ideas
and working to bring you even more reasons to gather with friends and family in our beautiful
downtown.
As we gather together, we can find comfort in Brandon being ranked as the 2nd Safest
City in Mississippi for five years in a row! This speaks highly of the relationship our public
safety professionals share with our residents and businesses. With hard work, the Brandon
Fire Department has made many improvements to lower our fire rating, in turn, passing
savings on to our business and homeowners. Along with BFD our public works department
continues to make improvements within our water system which reflects in an improved water
rating and more savings to our residents and especially our businesses. Just this year, our
community development department was awarded Building Department of the Year by BOAM,
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Building Officials Association of Mississippi. Our staff at the City of Brandon is continually seeking
innovative ways to keep our residents safe, happy, and healthy.
As we’ve seen, for a community like Brandon, there are many moving parts to the daily
functioning of our city. Our growth and improvements reflect directly in the experiences you
have and add to your quality. It is what keeps you here and calls others to join us. They see
what we have and want a part of calling Brandon home.
Here in Brandon, you can work and play. Our community ranks 2nd in median household
income over the entire state. The Brandon School District has an A-rating, and we are also a
certified retirement community. One of our newest additions to enhancing our quality of life is
the Trails at Quarry Park. This beautiful natural landscape has existed here in Brandon and is
now being cultivated into an oasis of recreational activity. Visitors to the trails can enjoy bird
watching, walking, hiking, and mountain biking. And as in other areas of Brandon, we are
working on many more areas of growth to our budding nature and recreational programs.
When you are not enjoying the solace of the outdoors, you can find excitement and entertainment
with the Brandon Amphitheater. This year the Amphitheater will host a total of 20
concerts and a variety of other events. We are proud to bring our community together with
city-sponsored events like the Gumbo Cookoff, July 4th Celebration, Back-2-School Bash,
Fall Festival, and car shows. You can look forward to many more years of growth and adding to
the variety of events that we will offer to the community.
This truly is an exciting time of growth for Brandon’s residents and businesses. The city is
continually seeking improvements in every aspect that touches your life. We hope you will,
too, partner with us to move forward with our health, wealth, and
happiness of the Brandon community as our common goal.
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Quarry
Trails
Melanie McMillan
“Like riding a bike.” The idea that a skill,
once learned, is never forgotten. Over the last
year and a half, many people have been finding
that to be true, as they reacquaint themselves
with a particular skill most of us learned in
childhood. The pandemic silver lining for
many individuals and families has been a
renewed appreciation of the great outdoors.
With so many entertainment venues closed or
at reduced capacity, outdoor activities have
become extremely popular, not the least of
which is cycling. From leisurely bike rides
around the neighborhood to more adventurous
trail riding, the dramatic increase in bike
sales from 2019 to 2020 testifies to its
popularity. Luckily for those Rankin
Countians who are new or returning
mountain bike enthusiasts, The Tri County
Mountain Bike Association and the City of
Brandon have teamed up to provide bike trails
close to home.
The Tri County Mountain Bike Association
(TCMBA) was formed 21 years ago and
since its inception, the volunteer-led group has
worked hard to build and maintain bike trails
in the Jackson metro area and beyond.
According to Chris Wise, president of the
TCMBA board, the group has more than
600 members, and volunteers average 1,300
hours per year building and maintaining
natural surface mountain bike trails. Additionally,
the organization raised almost
$15,000 last year to rebuild wood structures
on trails in the area.
Mountain biking is definitely my favorite activity and has been for the past five years. I did not start mountain biking again
until my mid 40s so it’s never too late to get started. Until now I’ve driven to Ridgeland several times a week to ride and, now,
I can ride on my side of town. The Quarry trails are delightful and there are trails that are appropriate for beginners to advanced
riders. I’m so thankful to the City of Brandon and to all the people who have been working to develop these trails for use by
Mississippians and hopefully one day for youth mountain bike races. As the team director for the Mississippi Blues, one of three
Mississippi-based NICA teams, we will be looking for venues to use for middle/high school mountain bike races over the next
year or so. SELENA SWARTZFAGER, TCMBA MEMBER
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TREY SPILLMAN,
ORGANIZER AND DIRECTOR
OF THE 2021 BRANDON BEATDOWN
SHORT TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES,
& WIFE, TAYLOR, ALSO A TCMBA
BOARD MEMBER.
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My son and I have ridden mountain bikes
together for the past several years and we’re
really looking forward to having another local
option with the new Quarry trails. Bikes were a
big part of my life growing up and now they’re
a big part of his life. Mountain biking can be
as casual or as serious as you’d like to make it.
Fast or slow, there’s something for everyone.
He’s fast and I’m slow but we both love it. My
wife has started riding recently also and we’re
all planning to be regulars at the Quarry.
TCMBA MEMBER JEFF GODWIN & SON FLETCHER
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In 2019, TCMBA approached Mayor
Butch Lee about the possibility of developing
bike trails at Quarry Park in Brandon.
Recognizing the benefit of an additional
recreational venue for the community, city
leadership and TCMBA formed a partnership,
with the city taking on most of the expenses,
and members of TCMBA donating their time
and muscle to making the trail project a reality.
Jefcoat Fence company contributed to the
project by loaning the volunteers an excavator
which enabled them to clear a lot of the trail
quickly. Quarry Park currently offers approximately
four miles of trails, with plans to have
ten miles total upon completion.
For those with a competitive streak, the
first ever Brandon Beatdown Short Track
Mountain Bike Series was held in July on three
consecutive Saturdays. “The City of Brandon
covered the cost of hosting this race series, so
the event was free for participants,” said
organizer Trey Spillman. Spillman noted that
another race series, The Gulf South Regional
Mountain Bike Series, hosts approximately ten
races annually across Mississippi, Louisiana,
and Alabama. “Mississippi is well represented
as a host for these events, and we hope that the
Trails at the Quarry Park will be added to that
series once they are complete. We’ve studied
other cities and know that events like this, as
well as the availability of the trails themselves,
have a positive economic impact on the city.”
In August, the city will host the first ever
Brandon Quarry Crit Series at the amphitheater,
offering race opportunities to those who
prefer road riding to trails. A criterium or “crit”
race is a short road race of a certain number of
laps on a closed circuit. There is no charge to
participate in these races, which will be held
every Wednesday night in August. Additionally,
the Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing
Association (LAMBRA) is working with the
city to host a large road race in the fall.
The Quarry Trails are open every day to
the public, but if you venture out on a Thursday
night, you’ll notice that trail “traffic” is a little
heavier than normal. Each week, weather
permitting, TCMBA meets for a group ride
where all ages and experience levels are
welcome to join. On a recent Thursday, close to
20 riders met to enjoy the trails they have
worked so hard to build and maintain. Their
excitement and enthusiasm are contagious, and
no doubt they could convince even the most
reluctant riders to give the trails a try.
Not content to rest on their laurels,
TCMBA leaders and volunteers are hoping to
build other bike trails in the county and are
currently looking for available land. “My goal is
to do everything in my power to grow the sport
of mountain biking in this area,’’ says Trey
Spillman. “I’m thankful that we have a
proactive and enthusiastic club in TCMBA,
with experienced and creative trail builders and
volunteers. We are also fortunate to have local
officials, like Mayor Butch Lee with the City of
Brandon, who understand that having quality
trails will not only improve our quality of life,
but could also positively impact our local
economy by attracting people from all over the
region to come check out what we’ve built here.
I encourage everyone to join TCMBA, and I
will see you on the trails!”
For more information on how you can get
involved with the Tri County Mountain Bike
Club, visit www.tricountymtb.org or find them
on Facebook.
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Water is something we all take for granted.
We turn on the faucet in the sink, and out flows
clean, drinkable water. When water from washing
dishes or taking a shower circles the drain, it’s
all but forgotten. We never really think about
where that water in the toilet goes when we
flush it, or what happens to wastewater once
it leaves our homes or businesses. The West
Rankin Utility Authority oversees wastewater
treatment for seven separate entities and
assures that you don’t have to think about it.
Providing wastewater transport for a
population of nearly 100,000 people, the West
Rankin Utility Authority serves the cities of Pearl,
Brandon, Richland and Flowood, as well as the
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International
Airport, the state hospital at Whitfield, the Rankin
County Jail, and other government entities and
residential neighborhoods in unincorporated
parts of Rankin County, including the Pearl River
Valley authority. To ensure service for Rankin
County in the coming decades, a new wastewater
treatment facility has been built on Highway 49
in Richland.
Bruce Stephens, who serves as the executive
director of WRUA, explains that all the wastewater
from the area has been pumped to the Savanna
facility in Jackson. “We have been paying the
City of Jackson to treat all wastewater since
1978,” he says. “Now we will be able to use the
same pipes to pump clean, treated water to the
Pearl River. The new plant will allow for Rankin
County to build for the future while controlling
our own destiny.”
A little math makes it clear why the WRUA
pulled the trigger on building the new facility.
The measurement for wastewater facilities is
millions of gallons daily, or MGD. Stephens says
the Jackson facility has a permitted capacity of
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Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Susan Marquez
46 MGD and operates at approximately 43 MGD.
Currently, west Rankin County sends 13 MGD to
Jackson. “There is only a 3 MGD left for growth,”
says Stephens. “After that, the plant will need
to expand, and that cost will be passed on to
residents of Rankin County. Although our share
of the expansion would be $150 million, the
WRUA would have no say in the design or build
of the project. It came down to building our own
facility or being at the mercy of someone else.”
The new WRUA wastewater plant will cost
just under $100 million and will have a permitted
capacity of 20 MGD. “We predict that capacity
will support our service area for 25 more years,”
states Stephens. That means Rankin County
will save $50 million, while no longer being
dependent on the Jackson facility. There is land
available at the WRUA wastewater site to triple
the capacity in coming decades.
The final phase of the construction is wrapping
up, and the plant will begin operation in late
August. “It takes several weeks to get up to full
speed,” explains Stephens. “We should be
completely online by the end of September.”
Stephens says that residents and businesses in
the area should notice no changes.
Brandon Mayor Butch Lee says that the plant
is a great example of interlocal politics. “We
went to the bond market, got some money and
built our own plant. Now we can control our
own rates, and not be at the mercy of anyone
else. This will be a good thing for all of Rankin
County. It will be especially good for economic
development. This is a generational fix that will
service us well into the future. We will have a
state-of-the-art facility that will be maintained to
the nth degree.”
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Kellum Clark
Susan Marquez
Kellum Clark began playing baseball
when he was in diapers.
“I started by just goofing around with my dad,” he says.
“When I got older, I played with my friends, and to tell you
the truth, I wasn’t that good growing up.
But I always worked hard.”
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As an ex-baseball player, David Clark,
Kellum’s dad, says he had a natural
tendency to make up for his own shortcomings
as a ball player. “My old coach,
Jerry Boatner in Meridian, instilled a love of
the game in me. I wanted to instill that same
love of the game in my own son. I was
committed to doing whatever it took to
help Kellum, and his brother, KK, succeed.”
David lettered in baseball at Belhaven.
In the summer before the ninth grade,
Kellum was playing on a traveling team.
“We played against Ben McDonald’s team,
Chaos.” Ben was the number one draft
pick in 1989 and played for the Baltimore
Orioles. His traveling team was based in
Denham Springs, Louisiana. “I saw Kellum
play at a tournament and was amazed. He
was about 13 or 14 years old – a left-handed
batter that hit strong. His daddy, David,
approached me and we talked, and I asked
if Kellum would like to play on my team,”
Ben noted.
For the next four years, Kellum traveled
around the country with Ben and his wife,
Nikki. “They became like family to us,” says
David. Kellum says that he loved playing
with the Louisiana boys. “We were good.
Many of us got scholarships to schools
like LSU, Auburn, and the JUCOs.”
Kellum received an offer to play for his
dream team, Mississippi State, when he was
in the ninth grade. “I advised his father not
to be too hasty,” says Ben. “But that’s what
Kellum wanted, and when it came time to
go to college, he honored his commitment
to the Mississippi State Bulldogs.”
Of course, the rest is history. The Bulldogs
had a winning season and went on to play
in Omaha where they won the National
Championship. “Kellum really shined during
his biggest moments in Omaha,” says Ben.
“He has what it takes to separate him from
the next person. His efforts really helped
his team in Omaha.”
Kellum is a fortunate son in many ways.
His father is dedicated to his son’s success.
Both David and Kellum’s mom, Keri, have
strived to raise their children in a Christian
environment. “Between his mama and me
and the church, we have all worked to raise
good Christian sons,” says David. “In my
role as a father, I have sought out Christian
men who were involved in sports, people
who have poured into Kellum. They had a
huge impact on how our boys turned out.”
Ben says David has sacrificed a lot to help
his sons succeed in the sport they love,
going so far as to build a batting cage in
their back yard. “It’s something to see!”
exclaims David.
The efforts have certainly paid off for
Kellum, who is a powerful left-handed batter.
According to a 2019 showcase report on
the Perfect Game scouting website,
“Kellum Clark is a 2020 1B/OF/3B with
a 6”-4”, 221 pound frame from Brandon,
Mississippi. Big and strong athletic build.
Primary first baseman who worked out in
the infield and outfield as well, can be plus
defensive first baseman with athleticism and
lots of arm strength. Left-handed hitter, has
a short swing with a direct inside path, hits
from a wide base and is primarily a back
side hitter who works the middle of the
field, flashed the ability to turn the barrel
on the inside half with some barrel whip,
has always been a patient hitter, can make
adjustments for more power in the future.”
Kellum lettered five times for head coach
Daniel Best at Brandon High School as a
junior and senior. He was named to The
Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen as a senior
and named Metro Player of the Year as a
senior.
The scholar-athlete graduated high school
with a 4.0 GPA and received his school’s
Citizenship Award and Leadership Award.
A devout Christian, Kellum has
endured some hills and valleys, including
an illness that took him out of the game for
a month. “I had worked so hard to find my
spot, and then I got sick. I had to focus on
getting better, then finding my way back
into the game again.” Fortunately, Kellum
says he feels great now and he chooses
to look ahead. He is majoring in sports
management at Mississippi State. “I
decided to stick with what I know, and
I think this is the ideal major for me.”
When he’s not playing baseball, Kellum
enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly
deer hunting with his dad and brother.
“I also like to fish when I can.” Traveling is
part of the deal in baseball, but Kellum says
he isn’t big on traveling. “I feel unsettled in
unfamiliar places,” he says, while playing
baseball in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for
the summer. “To me, there is just no place
like Rankin County. I love it there. I always
stick around after a game to sign autographs
because I know kids love it. When I hear
someone say they are from Brandon or
Rankin County, I head straight to them!
It’s like being close to home again.”
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MISTIE DESPER
The moment you step into
the door at the Rankin County
Co-op, you instantly feel like
family while taking a step
back in time.
With their friendly greeting and old-fashioned
customer service, it’s easy to see why the co-op
has been a staple in Rankin County for many
decades.
This year marks its 90th anniversary. The store
itself looks and feels like the small-town mom and
pop stores of days gone by with smiling employees
ready to meet your needs. The laid-back
atmosphere is a welcomed experience that
offsets the hustle and bustle
of our busy world today.
Harry Anderson has served in sales for nearly
50 years for his loyal customers. He said, “It’s
been a blessing to me. Many of our customers
we’ve known for many years and know on
a first name basis. One of the greatest things
is when we have someone come in that says,
‘I remember I used to come in here with my
grandpa.’ We are really one big family.”
Harry has had the privilege of knowing and
serving generations of farmers within the same
family and watching his customers’ children grow
up and become customers themselves— oftentimes
with their own children. Store manager Boe
Bell works to maintain that hometown “know your
name service” that has come to be expected from
the community.
With many large chain stores that sell similar
products, the co-op’s commitment to service has
stood the test of time and created a reputation for
itself that is unsurpassed.
Local farmers in the early 1930s originally
formed the co-op which moved into its brickand-mortar
location in downtown Brandon as
a meat co-op. Formed after a devastating fire
destroyed most of the small downtown area and
during the height of the Great Depression when
rural Mississippians were hit especially hard, the
original cooperative members worked to create
opportunities to support farmers and stimulate the
local economy. Times were tough and the
economy had become stagnate. Everyone felt the
effects of the Great Depression in some way.
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Rankin County proved to have rich farmlands
that provided enough crops for the local population
to survive through the difficult times they faced.
This time saw agricultural practices beginning to
change, as well, throughout towns across America,
including Brandon. The co-op helped usher in these
changes and flourished in a time of despair for
many areas.
From there, the co-op has grown to what it is
known for today. It operated and served Rankin
County there until 1997 when they moved to their
current, larger location on Highway 80 East.
The co-op has been offering a wide variety of
agricultural services and farming needs since 1931.
There, you can find one-on-one service for all
your needs. Aside from offering equipment rentals,
lawn, garden, and farm needs–animal supplies for
wildlife, horse, cattle, livestock, poultry, and pets,
can also be purchased. No matter the need, there
is a knowledgeable staff member ready to serve.
At the co-op, you can also find boots and
apparel. Suzi Taylor has managed the apparel
department for eleven years. Suzi said, “It has been
very gratifying to me to be able to help people.
I truly feel blessed to be part of the co-op and to
be of service to our customers.” Suzie added,
“The co-op didn’t sell clothing like we do now.
Back in the early days, the ads were very simple
and advertised patterns because many people
made their clothing back then.”
As times have changed, the co-op has also
had to stay up to date with current trends in terms
of technology. Harry added, “When I started out,
every ticket was handwritten. We didn’t have
computers to look things up and we dealt only
in cash on old cash registers.”
Times may have moved forward in the way
they conduct their business dealings, but they
have stayed true to their commitment for customer
service. Harry said, “The co-op has always taken
care of us [its employees and customers] like
family. I have had some great years working here.
The co-op, and our manager, Boe, have meant a
lot to me and my family.”
Harry’s daughter, Stephanie Thompson, has
also been a proud employee for over two decades.
She said, “The co-op will always hold a special
place in my heart. Throughout the 25 years I have
worked here, I have built many friendships with
not only my co-workers but customers as well.
Working with my dad has allowed us to build an
unbreakable bond.”
From their humble beginnings, the sentiment
remains from years that have now passed to hold
service, loyalty, and commitment, to the highest
standard. The hardworking folks at the co-op are
eager to help the good people of this community
with all their agricultural needs.
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47 Orchard View
48 Pecan Grove
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53 Ridge Pointe
54 Roberts Estates
55 Rosemont
56 South Haven
57 Speers Crossing
58 Springtree of Crossgates
59 Stonebridge
60 Stonehendge
61 Stoneybrook
62 Sunchase
63 Sylvias Place
64 The Commons
65 The Estates of Longwood
66 The Gardens of Crossgates
67 The Meadows
68 The Pavillions of Crossgates
69 The Terraces of Crossgates
70 Timbers I
71 Timbers II
72 Towne Station
73 Trickhambridge Estates
74 Victoria Place
75 Wellington
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Protect More.
Save More.
Aaron Jussely
311 E. Government St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-9995
tjussely@alfains.com
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Aldermen &
Department Heads
The Brandon Board of Aldermen meets twice a month,
on the first and third Monday of each month, starting at
6:00 PM. If a holiday falls on that Monday, the board
meets the following day.
All board meeting agendas and minutes can be found at
www.brandonms.org
Sharon Womack
Alderman at Large
swomack@brandonms.org
601-624-3603
Jarrad Craine
Ward 1
jcraine@brandonms.org
601-454-2506
Cris Vinson
Ward 2
cvinson@brandonms.org
601-824-8884
Harry Williams
Ward 3
hwilliams@brandonms.org
601-825-8970
Lu Coker
Ward 4
lcoker@brandonms.org
601-573-0281
Dwight Middleton
Ward 5
dmiddleton@brandonms.org
601-278-9637
Tahya Dobbs
Ward 6
tdobbs@brandonms.org
601-750-7972
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Angela Bean
City Clerk
abean@brandonms.org
Brian Roberts
Fire Chief
broberts@brandonms.org
William Thompson
Police Chief
wthompson@brandonms.org
Matt Dodd
Community Development
Director
mdodd@brandonms.org
Charles Smith
Public Works Director
csmith@brandonms.org
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Library
Brandon Public Library
1475 W. Government St., Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.2672 / cmrls.lib.ms.us
The past year has presented many challenges to the community at
large, and the Brandon Public Library was no exception. But we’re proud
to be fully reopened and have begun to resume the programming and
services that we are known for.
The bird watching area next to the children’s wing of the library has
been completely overhauled and transformed into a beautiful Garden of
Curiosity, so named by Linda Wolfe, former manager of the library, for whom
the garden is dedicated. The wide variety of flowers and shrubs are in full
bloom this time of year and bring a colorful vibrancy to the library.
Did you know we have a notary public? There is almost always one
available at the branch, and the cost is only $3. We also have a public
shredder, so feel free to bring your sensitive documents and take 20
minutes to shred them. If you want to take the bag of shreds with you,
we charge $1 for the bag, otherwise the service is free.
Our summer library program is in full swing! We go all out with programs,
activities, and reading challenges for all ages to encourage reading during
the summer. One of these activities is the Story Walk, located in the park
behind the library. There are pages distributed throughout the park’s
pathway that tell a story, so the whole family can go for a walk and enjoy
the breeze, admire the wildlife, and take in an entertaining story at the
same time. Within the library itself we host a monthly guessing jar, where
kids and adults can take a guess at how many items are in the jar for a
chance to win a prize.
Our children’s department also offers a variety of take-home craft kits
for children and teens aged 2 to18. Originally designed to accommodate
patrons through the shutdown, they have proven popular enough to
continue through the near future, so feel free to drop by and take a
couple for the kids.
Other fun things you may not realize we have include sewing classes
(with sewing machines for public use) as well as fitness kits and cake pans
for checkout. We also have several online offerings including a book club
(Third Thursday Online Book Club), a writing club (Let’s Write! Brandon
Library Writing Club), and a genealogy club (CMRLS Genealogy Group),
all three of which are on Facebook and can be found via the Central
Mississippi Regional Library System’s Facebook page.
Don’t forget to stop by and check out our truly impressive genealogy
room. Talk to our resident Genealogy Librarian Paula Perez, and browse
through hundreds of books, newspapers, files, photographs, microfilm,
and more.
The Brandon Library is reopened and welcoming everyone in the
community to come by and get involved!
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Childcare
For many years, childcare services have been an
important and essential part of today’s working
parents’ needs.
Infants to kindergarten-age children are given
care, training, and environments for learning social
interactions. Our community offers these exceptional
“second homes” for our children.
Brandon Methodist Kindergarten
Ages 3-5 years old
www.brandonfumc.org/kindergarten
205 Mary Ann Drive / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.5958
Circle of Friends Learning Center II
Ages 6 weeks - 4 years old
2006 Creek Cove / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.2387
Crossgates Baptist Kindergarten
Ages 3-4 years old
crossgates.org/weekday
8 Crosswoods Road / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.2734
Crossgates Methodist Children’s Center
Ages 3-4 years old
thechildrenscenterbrandon.com
21 Crossgates Drive / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.0555
First Baptist Brandon Children’s Center
Ages 6 weeks - 4 years old
www.fbcbrandon.com/childrens-center
309 S. College Street / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.8686
Kids Are Kids Learning Center
Ages 6 weeks - 5 years old
462 Luckney Road / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.0402
Little Cam Cam’s Learning Center
Ages 6 weeks - 5 years old
305 W. Jasper Street / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.7951
Miss Mandy’s Christian Daycare
Ages 6 weeks - 4 years old
783 Marquette Road / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.6224
Silver Spoon
Ages 6 weeks - 5 years old
213 Woodgate Drive South / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.824.6093
Tikes 2 Tots Family Childcare
Ages 6 weeks - 4 years old
213 Commerce Drive / Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.3101
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Churches
Living in our hometown of Brandon with churches
“on every corner” is a blessing and freedom we often
overlook. Read our list of local churches in a spirit of
thanksgiving!
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some
people do, but encourage one another, especially now
that the day of his return is drawing near.”
– Hebrews 10:25
Brandon Assembly of God
995 South College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.8188
ag.org
Brandon Baptist Church
100 Brandon Baptist Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.824.1781
brandonbc.org
Brandon First United Methodist
205 Mary Ann Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.5958
www.brandonfumc.org
Brandon Presbyterian Church
209 South College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.5259
www.brandonpres.com
Crossgates Baptist Church
8 Crosswoods Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.2562
crossgates.org
Crossgates United
Methodist Church
23 Crossgates Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.8677
www.crossgatesumc.org
Crossview Baptist Church
687 Burnham Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.0412
crossviewbc@att.net
First Baptist Church
of Brandon
Office: 309 College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
Sunday Worship:
175 Boyce Thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.6766
601.825.3141
www.fbcbrandon.com
First United Pentecostal
Church of Brandon
1368 West Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.7569
brandonupc.com
Grace Baptist Church
1013 MS-471
Brandon, MS 39042
601.824.7334
www.gracebaptistonline.net
Hope Fellowship
500 North College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.824.9088
www.hfcbrandon.org
Journey Church
1000 Municipal Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.874.9595
journeypeople.cc
Meadow Grove Baptist Church
3221 Louis Wilson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.5704
www.meadowgrove.org
Nativity Lutheran Church
495 Crossgates Boulevard
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.5125
www.nativitylc.org
New Life Assembly of God
300 Shiloh Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.824.3030
ag.org
New Vision Fellowship
652 Luckney Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.591.1267
nvfms.org
North Brandon
Church of Christ
1029 MS-471
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.6497
northbrandoncc.com
Rock Star Baptist Church
303 Tamberline Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.2560
www.facebook.com/
RockStarMBChurch
St Luke’s Episcopal Church
104 North College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.5839
stlukes.dioms.org
The Pointe
1120 Star Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.591.1154
www.thepointebrandon.com
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Medical Facilities
Healthcare delivery is changing. In addition to great
medical care, patients expect easy access, affordability
and convenience. In Brandon, we have a high standard
with a focus on quality, convenience and a personalized
care experience. We are able to bring acute and
long-term care services closer to home through
the following providers:
Baptist Medical Clinic Family Medicine - Brandon
1490 West Government Street / Suite 10
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.1936
Family Health Care Clinic
1551 West Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.3163
Greenfield Family Healthcare
762 Highway 468
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601-824-0988
Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Brandon
348 Crossgates Boulevard
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.824.2236
Merit Health Rankin
350 Crossgates Boulevard
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.2811
Rankin Children’s Group, PLLC
1405 Crossgates Drive West
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.0925
Rankin Primary Care Clinic
103 Service Drive
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.824.1491
Region 8 Mental Health Services
613 Marquette Road
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.824.0342
Richard C. Randolph, M.D., P.A.
348 Crossgates Boulevard / Suite 2200
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.825.2466
St. Dominic’s
Family Medicine - Brandon
1297 West Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.200.4790
TrustCare
1645 West Government Street / Suite F
Brandon, MS 39042 / 601.829.6600
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New Resident Info
• Brandon was incorporated in 1831 as the county
seat of Rankin County, Mississippi. Over the years,
Brandon has experienced positive growth while
maintaining its small-town charm.
• A-rated school district
• 2nd safest city in Mississippi
• Class 4 fire rating
• The City of Brandon is 1 of 13 Certified Retirement
Cities in the state, as recognized by the Mississippi
Development Authority
Brandon Police Department
1455 West Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.7225
Brandon Fire Department
601.824.4636
Station 1
629 Marquette Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Station 2
6577 Grants Ferry Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Station 3
147 Kennedy Farm Parkway
Brandon, MS 39042
Station 4
1058 Star Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Station 5
16 Woodgate Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
Station 6
213 Poindexter Street
Brandon, MS 39042
Rankin County
Emergency Management
601 Marquette Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.1499
Rankin County Safe Room
651 Marquette Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.1480
Rankin County Tax Collector
Vehicle Registration and Title
211 East Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.1467
DPS Driver’s License Location
3851 Highway 468
Pearl, MS 39208
601.420.6342
Circuit Clerk’s Office
211 East Government Street
Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.1475
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Marriage License
• No appointment is needed,
but you must arrive by 4:30pm.
• The bride and groom must
come to the circuit clerk’s office
together to apply.
• Marriage license cost $37
- CASH ONLY.
• Proof of age must be provided
in the form of a driver’s license,
birth certificate, or other legal
documents. If either applicant is
under 21 years of age, he/she
must have consent from parents
or legal guardians.
• If applicants have previously
been married and divorced or
lost a spouse through death, the
applicant will need to provide
the month, day and year the
marriage ended.
• Once a license is issued, it does
not expire.
Rankin County Chamber
of Commerce
601-825-2268
Brandon City Public Works
1000 Municipal Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601.824.4579
www.brandonms.org/
departments/public-works
water@brandonms.org
The City of Brandon Public
Works Department consists of
four divisions: streets, water,
sewer, and sanitation. Together
these divisions provide many of
the basic services that affect the
daily lives of everyone who lives
and works in the City of Brandon.
Some of the Public Works
Department services include
• Maintenance of city rights of
way and stormwater drainage
systems
• Major and minor infrastructure
construction projects, pothole
repair, roadway shoulder
maintenance, roadside ditch,
and creek cleaning
• Operation, placement,
maintenance, and repair of
traffic control devices, including
traffic signals/controllers,
pavement markings, and street
and speed signs
• Water, sewer, and residential
grinder pump repairs
• Garbage pick-up
• Mosquito abatement services
and herbicide spraying for
creeks and ditches
• Review of subdivision
construction plans
• Emergency response during
adverse weather (i.e. removing
fallen trees, treating bridges
when experiencing icy road
conditions)
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Community Development
601-825-4580
www.brandonms.org/departments/
community-development
A building permit is required for:
Shops and other accessory
buildings, roofs, pools, additions
& structure remodels. A building
permit is not required for: fences,
painting, replacing rotten wood,
small cosmetic remodels.
For code enforcement questions:
code@brandonms.org
Demographics
• Population: 10% growth
from 2010
• 32% growth from 2000
• 2000: 16,436
• 2010: 21,705
• 2019: 23,930
• Daytime Population: 30,658
• Children at Home: 5.657
(population in households under
18 yo; 2010 Census)
• Under 18 years old 5,921, 2019
• ACS 5YR Est table ID S0101
• Retired/Disabled:65 years and
over with a disability: 1,160
• Homemakers: 9,569
• Student Populations: 6,691
• Work at Home: 2,510
• Employed: 12,144
• Unemployed: 307
• Median Household Income:
$78,573
Brandon’s household income is
the highest for municipalities in
Mississippi with populations less
than 25,000, and 2nd overall for
the entire state.
Permit Info
559 new single family homes
in last five years
Commercial Permit Evaluation
2016: $26,289,060
2017: $9,248,084
2018: $14,168,233
2019: $32,749,325
2020: $11,485,819
TOTAL: $93,940,521
Residential Permit Evaluation
2016: 171 ($45,046,405)
2017: 120 ($30,481,854)
2018: 62 ($18,538,866)
2019: 85 ($25,062,940)
2020: 110 ($35,122,040)
TOTAL: 548 ($154,252,105)
Amphitheater
The Brandon Amphitheater,
completed in 2018, is an 8,500-
seat concert and event venue.
The venue has hosted 26 live
concerts and has averaged nearly
66,000 annual visitors. The
amphitheater draws visitors locally
as well as regionally. Out of the
131,897 total visitors, nearly 36%
(47,211) have been out-of-state or
live outside of the Jackson Metro
area and have a travel distance
exceeding an hour and a half.
City Hall Live
The City of Brandon also holds
concerts and events at Brandon
Municipal Complex. There are
6-8 events held at “City Hall”
annually, and they average
600-1200 visitors per event.
These events bring an average
of 6,600 visitors.
Parks & Recreation
Parks and Recreation facilities
continue to be a local and
regional draw for
athletics, tournaments, and
events. Brandon has eight parks
spread across
425 acres.
SHILOH PARK
• 7 Baseball/Softball Fields
• 11 Soccer Fields
• 4 Pickle Ball Courts
• 3 Playgrounds
• 1 Splash pad
QUARRY PARK
• 6 Baseball/Softball Fields
with artificial turf
CITY PARK
• 7 Full-Size Tennis Courts
• 3 Junior Tennis Courts
• 1 Children’s Playground
Tournaments
Tournament Statistics 2019
to date
• Tournaments: 49
• Metro Teams: 1076
• Non-Metro Teams: 564
• Out of State Teams: 213
• Total Visitors: 50,819
Parades & Events
The City of Brandon hosts annual
events that have been extremely
successful for the community and
attracts visitors locally and
regionally.
• October 28
O42 Farmers Market
and BOO 042
• October 30
Fall festival at amphitheater
• November 11
Veterans Breakfast City Hall
• December 3
Christmas Parade
“Christmas Around the World”
• Christmas Lights at Quarry Park
- watch for dates
• December 31
Junior Auxiliary of Rankin
County New Year’s Eve Dance
• February 11-12
Princess Ball
• February 25
Brandon Garden Club
Tablescapes City Hall
• July 3
Independence Day
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Clubs
The definition of a club - a group of persons organized
for a social, literary, athletic, political, or other purpose.
Brandon offers a great choice for those inclined to
organized social gatherings. Our area clubs have united
members who have invested in the advancement of our
hometown. Check out this list in our area:
Crown Club
Service Project of Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County
Crown Club encourages the young women of Rankin County during
their 8th through 12th grade years to build leadership skills, foster
good character, and understand the importance of good citizenship.
Crown Club members experience the act of caring for others through
community service projects.
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to
serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs - nearly
600,000 members strong - annually raise more than 100 million dollars
and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen
communities and serve children. Members of every single age attend
regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes
and participate in service projects that help their communities. Members
also make an impact throughout the world by participation in Kiwanis
International’s Global Campaign for Children, The Eliminate Project:
Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. The Rankin County
Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Penn’s.
www.kiwanis.org / rankinkiwanis@aol.com
Rotary Club
Founded in 1905, Rotary is the world’s oldest and largest international
service organization. The 34,000 Rotary clubs across the globe are
composed of 1.2 million business leaders, friends, and neighbors
located in over 200 countries and territories. Together they create
positive, lasting change in their local areas and around the world.
From community service to working for a polio-free world, Rotary’s
universal motto is “Service Above Self.” Rotarians in Rankin County
participate in a multitude of service projects such as children’s literacy
and reading programs, student scholarships, helping needy families
at holidays, hosting community blood drives, assisting with building community
parks, providing dictionaries to third graders and supporting
clean water projects abroad. The Rankin County Rotary Club meets
every Thursday at noon in the Buchanan Room at Genna Benna.
601-540-2995
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The Exchange Club of Crossgates
Exchange, America’s service club, is a group of men and women
working together to make our communities better places to live through
programs of service in Americanism, community service, charities, youth
activities, and its national project, the prevention of child abuse. This club
was formed in 1976 as a local chapter of the National Exchange Club
dedicated to the Exchange Club covenant of service. The Exchange
Club of Crossgates meets at Penn’s Restaurant in downtown Brandon
on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.
Brandon Mayor’s Youth Council
The City of Brandon Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of approximately
40-50 students from area high schools, both public and private. Mayor’s
Youth Council mission is to serve as role models in the community and
among the youth of Brandon by serving as an example and by taking
an active role in community sponsored activities and volunteer work.
Members are required to earn service hours through sponsored events
to raise funds for community projects that improve our city and unity all
age groups in our community.
www.crossgatesec.com / 601-825-5442
Rankin County Chamber Youth Leadership
The Youth Leadership Program helps young leaders develop responsible
community leadership roles and impact the future of Rankin County!
The students will familiarize themselves with community opportunities,
needs, problems and resources. They will have effective dialogue,
establishing friendships among participants and community leaders.
Students will learn advanced leadership and management skills such as:
• Goal setting
• Effective communication
• Decision making
• Team building
• Motivation and organization
• Work ethic development
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Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County
Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County is a non-profit service organization for
women who desire to serve and improve their communities. Through a
variety of hands-on projects that cover a wide sector of the community,
JARC members implement the ideals of their national motto: “Caring
Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Hearts.”
rankinja.org / elationsjarc@gmail.com
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Garden Club
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Brandon Garden Club Makes Things Happen!
Brandon Garden Club celebrates its 70th
anniversary in 2022. Since its organization in
1952, Brandon Garden Club has been a driving
force for beautification and preservation in
Brandon. Hard-working club members are
involved throughout the year in projects to
support its underlying theme of beautification
through gardening in our homes, gardens, and
the Brandon community. In 2021, Brandon
Garden Club received a first-place award from
National Garden Clubs, Inc. for its work on a
20-year ongoing project to preserve and
beautify Old Brandon Cemetery.
Brandon Garden Club’s annual Tablescapes
Luncheon fundraiser is scheduled for February
25, 2022. It is supported by an impressive list
of businesses and individual contributors that
recognize Brandon Garden Club’s value to the
community. Get your name on the ticket list now
by contacting any Brandon Garden Club member.
The theme for the current year is “Brandon
Garden Club Makes Things Happen!” In April
2022, Brandon Garden Club is proudly hosting
the statewide convention of The Garden Clubs
of Mississippi, Inc. and showcasing Brandon
Amphitheater, The Quarry, and Brandon
Municipal Complex.
The club’s projects support the goals of our
federated organizations, The Garden Clubs of
Mississippi, Deep South Garden Clubs, and
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The club’s 28 ongoing projects include:
Old Brandon Cemetery – spring and fall
cleanup and planting, including memorial trees
and daffodil bulbs
Brandon Municipal Complex – plantscaping
for the atrium and main lobby, providing
year-round plantscaping maintenance, and
decorating for Christmas
Brandon High School – providing gardeningrelated
programs for the special needs class
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
– providing garden therapy
Commercial landscape awards – recognizing
outstanding commercial landscaping
Veterans – decorating for the Veterans Day
breakfast
Cancer awareness – planting and maintaining
the “Plant It Pink” flower bed in downtown
Brandon
Education – providing displays and programs
at Brandon Public Library and a scholarship at
Mississippi State University
Brandon Garden Club welcomes new members
and volunteers for projects. Find us on Facebook,
visit www.thebrandongardenclub.com, or email us
at thebrandongardenclub@gmail.com
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1 First-Place Award from National Garden Club, Inc. for 20-year project
to beautify Old Brandon Cemetery
2 Commercial Landscape Award given to City of Brandon for
“Brandon shrubbery”
3 Members planted succulents for residents at Peach Tree Village
4 National Garden Week display at Brandon Public Library
5-6 Decorating for Christmas at Brandon Police Department
and Brandon Municipal Complex
7 Treating crape myrtle bark scale infestation at Old Brandon Cemetery
8 “Plant It Pink” – breast cancer awareness bed in downtown Brandon
9 Blue Star Memorial Marker at Rankin County Justice Center
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Schools
Rouse Elementary
Rouse Elementary School
is home to kindergarten
and 1st graders in the
Brandon Zone of the
Rankin County School
District.
151 Boyce-Thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
rse.rcsd.ms / 601.825.5437
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Brandon High School
Brandon High School is a 6A high school and is home to
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders in the Brandon Zone
of the Rankin County School District.
3090 Highway 18 / Brandon, MS 39042
bhs.rcsd.ms / 601.825.2261
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Schools
Brandon Middle School
Brandon Middle School is home to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
in the Brandon Zone of the Rankin County School District.
408 S. College Street / Brandon, MS 39042
bms.rcsd.ms / 601.825.5998
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StoneBridge Elementary
StoneBridge Elementary School
is home to 2nd and 3rd graders in the
Brandon Zone of the Rankin County
School District.
115 StoneBridge Boulevard
Brandon, MS 39042
sbe.rcsd.ms / 601.824.3287
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Schools
Brandon Elementary
Brandon Elementary School is home to
4th and 5th graders in the Brandon Zone
of the Rankin County School District.
125 Overby Street / Brandon, MS 39042
bes.rcsd.ms / 601.825.4706
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Parks &
Recreation
Brandon Parks & Recreation
105 Kennedy Farm Parkway
Brandon, MS 39042
601-825-3047
Dawn Errington
Administrative Assistant
Julie Hopson
Recreation Program Coordinator
Larry Wesson
Recreation Program Coordinator
www.brandonparkandrec.com
Facebook: Brandon Parks & Recreation
Instagram: brandonparks_rec
Brandon City Park
1463 West Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042
Bill Vance Park
72 Golden Estates Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
Crimson Lane
809 Crimson Lane
Brandon, MS 39042
Diamond St. Park
120 Diamond Street
Brandon, MS 39042
Ponderosa Park
230 Appleridge Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Quarry Park
222 Boyce Thompson
Brandon, MS 39042
Shiloh Park
330 Shiloh Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Sunset Park
810 West Sunset Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Lori Farrar
Special Events Coordinator
601-941-3824
Carley Keyes
Assistant Special Events
Coordinator
Brandon Municipal Complex
1000 Municipal Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601-825-5021
Spaces for rent for private
parties and or meetings
available at City Hall or the
Public Library
Located at City Hall
Two meeting spaces with
660 square feet per room.
Both rooms come with a drop
down screen, ceiling projector,
and counter for refreshments.
Rental rates begin at $200 plus
a $100 refundable deposit.
For a larger room we offer our
Senior Center with 132 capacity
and 2,646 sq. ft. room. The
center features a drop down
screen, ceiling projector, sound
system, microphone, and full
kitchen. Rental rates begin at
$400 plus a $200 refundable
deposit. This rental includes
sixteen tables and 128 chairs.
Additional tables and chairs are
available for an additional rental
charge.
The largest room we offer is our
Civic Center with 3,771 square
feet room. The center offers two
drop down screens, two ceiling
projectors, sound system,
microphones, and prep kitchen.
Rental rates begin at $1,750 plus
a $500 refundable deposit.
This rental includes twenty tables
and 160 chairs.
Located at the Public Library
At the city’s public library we offer
a larger room with 1,748 square
feet. The room offers a number
of tables and chairs, drop down
screen and a full kitchen.
The rental fee if $400 plus
a $200 refundable deposit.
A smaller conference room is
available at the library during
library hours only. The room
includes a projector, drop down
screen and a large conference
table which can hold 20 people
comfortably. Rental fee for this
conference room is $125 plus a
refundable deposit of $75.
*all fees and deposits are
subject to change
There is a flag depository for old
flags located at City Hall.
SENIOR CENTER
Detra Gaines
Senior Services Coordinator
601-813-4382
Brandon Municipal Complex
1000 Municipal Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
601-825-5021
Monthly Fee of $5 or $10 for
non-residents. Activities include
arts, crafts, games, fitness classes,
informational lunches, and field
trips.
Baseball/Softball
• Spring registration usually
begins in January.
• Fall registration typically
takes place in July.
• We also offer Pickleball in
the summer and table tennis
in the spring.
• Football registration typically
begins in July or August.
• Soccer registration information
can be found at
www.brandonfc.com.
• Pavilion rentals can be made
online at
www.brandonparkandrec.com.
• Tennis reservations can be
made with the Club at
Crossgates.
601-591-2582
Splash Pad
322 Shiloh Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601-824-9509
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm,
Saturday 10am-6pm,
Sunday 1pm-6pm
$5 Admission (Ages 1 - 49)
Individual Season Pass $50
Family of 4 Season Pass $150
Party packages available for
$150 for residents, $200 for
non-residents for 2 hours and
25 kids.
Private parties also available
after-hours for up to 50 participants,
$250 for residents and
$300 for non-residents.
BRANDON AMPHITHEATER
8190 Rock Way Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
Grace Young
Box Office Manager
601-724-2726
601-278-3876
Facebook: BrandonAmpMs
*Tickets available through
Ticketmaster
or the box office
CITY HALL LIVE
*Tickets available through
Ticketmaster
CEMETERIES
(Grounds maintained by
Brandon Parks & Rec)
Brandon Memorial
300 Highway 468
Brandon, MS 39042
Plots at can be purchased
through
City Hall at 601-825-5021
Ponderosa Cemetery
231 Appleridge Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Brandon Historical Cemetery
165 Old Depot Road
Brandon, MS 39042
Light of Liberty
School Road
Brandon, MS 39042
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2021 Brandon Amphitheater Announced Shows
8/28 Harry Connick Jr.
8/29 Luke Bryan
9/23 3 Doors Down/Seether
9/24 Kane Brown
9/26 Santana
10/8 Jason Isbell/The 400 Unit
10/9 The Beach Boys
10/12 NF
10/16 Earth Wind & Fire
11/14 Foreigner
11/18 Little River Band
at City Hall Live
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DOING BUSINESS
WITH A NEIGHBOR
FEELS GOOD.
Steven Wallace
601-825-5242
swallace@insassociate.com
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What do you love about living in Brandon?
Amber Beck
Brandon is an amazing town for young
families. I originally moved to Brandon
because my husband grew up here. Over
the last 11 years, I have grown to love Brandon
and believe it is a great town to raise our
children. We feel safe here due to the
protection from the best Rankin County law
enforcement agents. The school systems
in Brandon will give our kids an amazing
educational foundation to help them excel
in life. I also love how close Brandon is to
an abundance of goods such as shopping
and any medical professionals we may need.
If that’s not enough, Brandon houses great
churches that spread the love of Jesus.
Hands down Brandon is the “center of the
universe.” I am glad my husband talked me
into moving to his hometown.
Maggie Herndon
Our city values all-inclusive needs for the
entire family, a safe community for spiritual
growth, challenging education, employment
opportunities, recreation, entertainment, and
friendly neighbors. A transplanted Delta friend
of mine is the “grandmother on her street”
where neighborhood kids come for icees
or picnics. We live “the good life” right at
home in Brandon.
Eric Redd
I love living in Brandon because it’s a great
place to raise a family, it has a first-class
school system, it has a very good police
and fire department, and the city has a real
hometown feeling.
Jeri Lynn Rushing
It’s the people in Brandon that make me love
it so much because they provide a foundation
full of love and support! The teachers and
church staff graciously devote their knowledge
and compassion, which has helped mold me
into who I am today. It is only fitting that I gave
back to my community as a citizen and
educator in hopes of providing the same
foundation given to me.
Jack Stuart
When you envision a place to live, to establish
and grow a career and to raise a family you
have to keep culture top of mind. You want
a place where the majority of the people
and leadership are likeminded, conservative,
Christian individuals who, through their
influence, make people around them strive
to be better in every aspect of their life.
That’s Brandon in a nutshell and why I’m in
love with my hometown.
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